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Forecasters warn East Coast about 'Frankenstorm'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 25th

By SETH BORENSTEINAP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - All the spare parts appear to be coming together to create what forecasters are calling "Frankenstorm," a monster combination of high wind, heavy rain, extreme tides and maybe snow that could cause havoc along the East Coast just before

Windows 8: Make-or-break moment for Microsoft CEO

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 25th

By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer can't afford to be wrong about Windows 8. On Thursday in New York, Microsoft unveiled a dramatic overhaul of its ubiquitous Windows operating system. It will go on sale Friday, fused into more than 1,000

Windows 8: Make-or-break moment for Microsoft CEO

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 25th

Joe and Tina Simpson to divorce after 34 years of marriage

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By Kate Stanhope, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson's parents, Joe and Tina Simpson, have filed for divorce after 34 years of marriage, People reports.

Joe and Tina Simpson to divorce after 34 years of marriage

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By Kate Stanhope, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson's parents, Joe and Tina Simpson, have filed for divorce after 34 years of marriage, People reports.

UN Security Council endorses Syria holiday truce

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By BEN HUBBARD and KARIN LAUBAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) - The U.N. Security Council gave unanimous backing Wednesday to a four-day truce proposed by the international mediator for Syria to mark a major Muslim holiday after he warned that the failure of yet another cease-fire plan would only

Critical online reviews can carry legal risks

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By STEVE KARNOWSKIAssociated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota doctor took offense when a patient's son posted critical remarks about him on some rate-your-doctor websites, including a comment by a nurse who purportedly called the physician "a real tool." So Dr. David McKee had an

News Summary: Prison, $7B fine for rogue trader

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By The Associated Press THE SENTENCE: The Paris appeals court on Wednesday ordered former Societe Generale trader Jerome Kerviel to spend three years in prison and pay back a staggering €4.9 billion (about $7 billion) in damages for one of the biggest trading frauds in history. THE RESPONSE:

US: Judge must deny Hobby Lobby morning-after case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By TIM TALLEYAssociated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The federal government is urging a federal judge to deny a Hobby Lobby Stores request to block enforcement of a new health care law that requires employers to cover insurance costs for morning-after pill and the week-after pill. The arts and

Sept. 11 an issue for ads in WI Senate race

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By SCOTT BAUERAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have suddenly become a major issue in Wisconsin's surprisingly tight U.S. Senate race. Tommy Thompson invoked Sept. 11 in a statewide television advertisement on Tuesday, attacking Democratic challenger Tammy